~ The Adventurer Chronicle 18/III ~
"and the glow around them grew stronger, and as they finally could see into each other's eyes they knew that their energy waves were unsychronizing. He looked away, pulled a deep breath and started.
- Ever since ten year ago, when you all left our hometown to go study in other places, I wanted to keep in contact with everyone but the most I got was the replies from Cid that wrote to me until I was 13. I missed everyone, we used to have a great time, but eventually we lost our friendship, no one even showed up for my graduation.
She flinched as she lost the words she wanted to say, her soul seemed as if it was holding her back. She only put her hand in his arm and waited for his words. After a few seconds he continued.
- So I wanted to bury this feeling and went on my journey to get stronger. From all my teachings and from my own style I was always led to use my power to save humans, fight for justice and make people happy. And that it what I did, helped others.
He looked into her eyes... no, beyond her eyes, he was trying to reach deep into her soul.
- And now that the human race is in peril, I thought I would rise up and fight again, I thought I could gather all my friends again and fight together, but after the last fight I lost all reasons to fight.
As he turned away to look forward, the silence filled the time passing around them, the wind could be felt caressing their faces gently. After some time he continued.
- I can't fight for the human race if they don't want my help, if they don't want to be saved. I fought for human long enough, but I never got nothing besides thank you. I thought I didn't need more, but then again, this is the battle for all humans, why should I fight for them, this is their fight, I won't fight for them if they do not treat me with at least some respect and care but the way things are, humans won't change soon enough.
- Don't you at least want to be known for saving the world? - she asked hopefully.
- I think that kind glory faded as I grew old. I just wanted to be with my friends, I wanted to have someone to fight by my side. But I guess few people want to fight through their lives.
- But we are fighting with you, aren't we?
- You are fighting the same fight as me but not with me. I tried to bring everyone to fight with me, but some have things more important than saving the world. The friends I gathered, are not here to fight with me, but because someone told them to fight. The problem is that you are fighting for your own personal problems, and I would love to help you guys, but I have to fight for the safety of the whole human race, for the friendships of my friends, and against all my own personal problems. I am just tired of doing everything in my power to make everyone feel better, and in the end no one gives me a moment of care.
She was trying to sort out the words. She began remembering the last events, she thought about the fight that was up ahead, and the future after that. She felt sad thinking about his words. It came for only a few seconds, when she grabbed his hand and as she looked into his eyes she said.
- Humans will never fight for themselves, but I am willing to fight for them. I don't want to see more suffering, more death and I want fo fight for my loved one's safety. I will fight for your safety, as for the first time in ten years, but I must say I still would feel safe if you came along, your presence would give me courage and determination to fight on. Even if we are not helping your fights, your presence makes us feel better, and besides, if you do not go with us you won't give us a chance to make you happy. - she smiled saying this, and finished - I will try to give you the care you need, and I believe that everyone will come to give you some care when time is right.
He was surprised she was even trying, the sadness he felt was not going to go away this simple, but at least she was right, he could give it a try.
- Ok, I hope you all start giving me a little support. I can't fight for everyone, but then again if I do not fight apparantly no one will, so I might as well go.
She simply noded to him, she had in her heart the will to make him happy, now she just had to have the opportunity.
As he raised she stood by his side, holding hands together, she whispered something in his ear, and two seconds latter the glow around them faded."
~ End of Part 18 ~